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Bridgestone Museum of Art Reconstruction Report: No.2

2016.04.20

The demolition of the old building, which has been underway since June of last year, went smoothly.
Now there is nothing but an empty lot where it once stood. For an empty space of this size to suddenly appear in the center of Tokyo is astonishing.
The new construction will proceed carefully and safely in line with the principle that open communication and following correct procedures is vital no matter what.This months’s slogan is “Take care! 120%!”
A certain tension fills the air as construction is about to begin; neighbors and passersby have not been forgotten.

Construction site as seen from building across Chuo-dori.

Now there is just a big, empty space.

View from the intersection of Yaesu-dori and Chuo-dori. Even the crane carries a warning sign. It says, “Don’t get under a load being lifted by the crane!”